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Antonia Cavallucci Obituary

Antonia (Toni) Bigatel Cavallucci passed away peacefully on May 20, 2018 at Holy Family Manor, Bethlehem, PA. Toni was born in Quero, Italy on February 13, 1922. She, along with her mother, and two brothers, joined her father in Allentown in 1927 where she remained a life long resident. Toni was predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Frank Albert Cavallucci who passed away in 1981. She is survived by her five children, Eugene (Becky), Robert (Mary Ann), Valeria Billowitch, Albert (Dossie), and Regina Villa (Joe), ten (10) grandchildren and four (4) great-grandchildren. Toni loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing cards with her friends at B'nai B'rith Home in Allentown. Toni was a renowned chef who prepared wonderful Italian meals for her family and friends. She was also a skilled seamstress who created beautiful clothes for her children and grandchildren. Toni was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be sorely missed by her loving family and many friends. At Toni's request there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 26, at 10:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Whitehall, PA. . She will be interred at Mt. Carmel Italian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Antonia Cavallucci Scholarship at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA. Checks should be made out to Harcum College, please include Antonia Cavallucci Scholarship in the memo line. Harcum College, 750 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

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Published by Morning Call on May 23, 2018.

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Barbara Pordan

May 27, 2018

Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. I worked with Albert at Phoenix Clothes, where I was in the Design Department. When Albert visited one of his friends at Long Island he'd always bring back "New York cheesecake" for me.

I remember a delicious lunch at their home where Albert serenaded us with his mandolin. And NO ONE made cannoli as good as Antonia. May happy memories of her help you through this difficult time. I'm sure Albert welcomed her with open arms.

May 27, 2018

Dear Cavallucci family:

We were sad to hear of your mother's passing. She was a kind and sweet lady who was always a pleasure to be around. She is someone I will always remember from those Club Ladies summer picnics at Cedar Beach because of her kindness and gentle nature and the food. (The food! My mouth is watering from the memories!) I believe she may be the last of the Club ladies. May she rest in peace.

Kate and Rico Caggiano
Naples FL

Joe (Bigatel) Theis

May 25, 2018

I didn't know Toni well, but was fortunate to meet her at some of the Bigatel cousins' lunches, and of course I saw her at my Aunt Sarah Varricchio;s 100th birthday celebration last year. I wish I had had the opportunity to know her better, as she was a living link to our family's history. She always had a smile for me at the cousins' lunches I attended. I didn't realize that she was born in Quero, Italy, the town where all our Bigatel grandparents came from. My wife Mary Katherine and I visited Quero in October last year, and now our memories of that beautiful mountain town will remind us of her. We will miss her very much.

MaryAnne Looby

May 25, 2018

Dear Cavallucci family, when I think of your mom I always see her smiling face, and hear her kind voice asking me how I am. I remember her finding out it was my birthday at an intermural b ball game with the Phoenix boys. Later that night she called and invited us for dinner the next day. Of course the food was magical, and company so much fun, but when she came out with a cake for me I wanted to cry. No one had ever done such a nice thing for me. Phil used to talk about the great lunches she would make for all of them when they were just starting their careers. Valeria, you have followed in her footsteps. You are so much like her, always bringing wonderful food wherever you are invited. You will miss her, but you will never stop taking about her. I would ask Bobby how she was over the years, his response was always the same, "if I can catch up with her I will let you know"! Your mom was special, not just to your family, but to many more whose lives she touched. I am sorry I can't be with you on Saturday. Please know I will be there in spirt full of love for a wonderful lady. Rest in peace dear Toni.

Mike Krawczyk

May 24, 2018

To Valeria and the Cavallucci family. I am so very sad to hear of your mom's passing. While she will be re-united with your dad I believe she will also be greeted, at the table of our Lord, by my mom, Valeria (Krawczyk). Regretfully, it has been many years since I visited your mom (who would alter my suits). Though, I have heard many stories my mom shared of her friendship with your mom, known to me as Antonietta. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Ed & Sandi Narlesky

May 24, 2018

Dear Eugene Robert Valeria Albert Regina and families
Ed and I want to offer our sincere sympathy on the death of your mom; who was my 2nd cousin, my mom's first cousin (Gilda DallaPiazza-Albanese)
I will always have fond memories of your mom; cutting her hair and her famous recipes and cooking lessons.

I remember also playing in the alley with Eugene and Bobby where your grandmother lived. My sister Bonnie also expresses her sincere sympathy. She is living in CedarView Apts in Allentown; and often called your mom to say hello.
Again Sincere Sympathy from my my husband Ed, me and my sister Bonnie
God Bless you and prayers always

Ed & Sandi Narlesky and Bonnie Albanese

Ann Galante Roberson

May 24, 2018

To all the Cavalucci family......my deepest sympathy on Aunt Toni's passing.She was such a wonderful women and I have so many memories of her. All of those Club picnics and the fun we had was such a wonderful part of our childhood...
She is now with Uncle Albert and all of those that went before her. May she Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord.
Love to all of you.

Becky Bumgardner

May 23, 2018

Dear Regina and Cavallucci family, I am so very sad to hear of Mrs. Cavallucci's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of going to your home after school. Whenever I see a pizelle, I think of your Mom's! My deepest sympathies to you and your family!

Denny Martin

May 23, 2018

I have such wonderful memories of the entire Cavallucci family. Please accept my sincere sympathies at your mother's passing.

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